Construction Inspector 4

Overview Engineering Specialist 2 – Construction Inspector 4 at the Oregon Department of Transportation, Delivery and Operations Division – Region 4, Bend. The role involves design and inspection engineering work on projects, ensuring contract compliance and accurate contractor documentation, and acting as lead inspector and coordinator on multi-disciplinary highway construction projects. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. What to Expect Please visit the applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. Day-to-Day (Responsibilities) Read and understand contract plans and specifications for construction projects. Perform complex engineering computations. Review quality and quantity of materials and accept or reject materials that do not comply with specifications. Inspect and document material and work performed, review contractor project schedules to confirm resources needed, and report on assigned phases of work. Supervise staff on project inspection and coordinate survey work. Monitor and report safety issues. Monitor Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and trainee programs for compliance and documentation. Manage project teams and project construction meetings. Prepare drawings, maps and technical reports. Perform and review survey data. Work is performed in the field about 50% of the time and requires traveling, moving around rough terrain and heavy equipment, working in inclement weather, long hours, and on-call status (24/7 including holidays). To request a copy of the position description, email View email address on click.appcast.io. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in the field of engineering in construction inspection, surveying, materials inspection and/or testing; OR an associate degree in engineering (civil or transportation-related) and one year of engineering technician experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil or transportation-related); OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Related experience, education, and training can include biology, chemistry, construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing and/or urban planning. Special Qualifications Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. Pre-employment driving records checks will be conducted on final candidates. Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered. What We’d Like To See If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials. You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible; transferable skills, experience and education may be considered. Experience interpreting contract plans and specifications. Ability to track quantities and quality for all items on a project. Experience communicating effectively with contractors and staff. Experience providing detailed reports of daily activities. Experience working with AASHTOWare, DocExpress or related computer programs. How to Apply Complete the required steps: attach a resume and cover letter demonstrating how your experience relates to the qualities listed above; answer the questionnaire; upload documents as specified. You may be prompted to complete additional steps after submitting your application. What’s In It For You Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave, and more. Learn about benefits offered by the Oregon Department of Transportation. Comprehensive base salary offer within the listed range; salary may be determined by an equal pay assessment based on your application materials. The listed salary range is the non-PERS monthly range; if you are a participating PERS member or become eligible, the range may increase by 6%. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity. Equal Opportunity ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions or concerns regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). Oregon Relay Service is available at 7-1-1. Additional information available upon request. This position may be used to fill multiple or future vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr